כָּנָה

Strong’s Definition

to address by an additional name; hence, to eulogize

Etymology & Derivation

a primitive root;

KJV Usage

give flattering titles, surname (himself).

Detailed Definition

From the Brown–Driver–Briggs (BDB) Hebrew lexicon outline.

• 1.to title, surname, be surnamed, give an epithet or cognomen, give a flattering title
• 2.(piel) to call by name, give a title, betitle

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: kânâh; Pronunciation: kaw-naw'